Tracking wins and losses is not required, and many organizers simply track participation and award prizes based on completed matches.

However, you're free to track records however is convenient. Players can track records on their own using League match cards. There's also a poster available on our marketing materials page. Many stores choose to use a spreadsheet app like Excel or Google Sheets.

Starting with Friday Night Magic events in January 2015, Core level and above stores can schedule up to three events in formats with a 1x Planeswalker Point multiplier (Ranked), and up to three events in any format with a single Planeswalker Point (Casual) each week.

If you want to offer more, you can schedule additional events in WER on Friday night and run them as you would an FNM.

A weekly night of Magic: The Gathering gameplay, occurring every Friday. Core level and above WPN retailers who schedule Friday Night Magic receive a no-charge kit of tools to help them offer a great Magic experience.

Some stores are offered additional product, in case they feel their allocation won't cover demand. For each 20 Prerelease packs of growth product ordered, stores must order one additional booster box to use as prizes (the additional booster boxes are purchased at the store's expense).

Store Championship occurs late in the season, so scheduling coincides with the following set. For example, scheduling for Rivals of Ixalan Store Championship coincides with the scheduling window for Dominaria.

4. This will generate a list of all nearby stores with a Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifier scheduled. To find the date of their event, choose the store, then filter their events to show only Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifiers.

Dates and formats are subject to change. Please contact the store running the event for the most up-to-date information.

If you need to change the date or format of your PPTQ before the scheduling window closes, simply cancel your event and schedule a new one with the correct information.

Each individual tournament organizer within your store (including store owners and managers) should have their own Wizards Account and password. This is what they will use to log into Wizards Event Reporter (WER).

Do not share your password with anyone. If your store has more than one T.O. (i.e. more than one person using WER), do not check WER's "Remember Me" box.

If you'd like to add more organizers to your store, you can do so by having them fill out the form on the My Store page.

A child under the age of the 13 will need a parent's permission to create an account and receive a DCI number. You may issue a child a generic DCI card and instruct him or her to create an account, with a parent present, at a later time.

Yes. Issue the player a generic DCI card. When you enroll a player in an event in WER, enter the number of the DCI card along with their first and last name. Then hand the card to the player and encourage him or her to follow the link on the card to create a Wizards Account at a later time.

Once a player creates a Wizards Account, they can claim the DCI number as their own. The first time a player claims a generic DCI card, they will be awarded 5 lifetime Planeswalker Points.

If a player has a mobile device, tell him or her to go to accounts.wizards.com and follow the instructions. The player will automatically get a DCI number when they create an account. Signing up should take less than a minute.

While the old cards will work, the new cards will be easier for you to use. If you must issue players the old DCI cards, simply instruct players to create a Wizards Account and claim their DCI number online at dci.wizards.com as soon as they can. You should then dispose of, or recycle, the rest of the old cards. DO NOT fill out the player's personal information on the top of the card.

We will send each WPN location a shipment of new DCI cards within a few weeks. Once you receive your new DCI cards, please dispose of your old cards. If you need more generic DCI cards, select the "Membership Card" option from the Everyday Events and Materials section in WER.

Judges help facilitate Magic events and act as neutral arbiters of the game. They ensure that the game is fair, friendly, and fun for all players involved in an event.

At store level, judges ensure events are run correctly and fairly for all players. They help players of all skill levels, give advice, and build communities. For more information, please see the Magic Judge Wiki.

Need help finding a judge or have questions about the Judge Program? Regional Coordinators are your best resource. Regional Coordinators are available around the world to help with all aspects of the Judge Program and organized play.

To find the Regional Coordinator in your area, contact your local Wizards of the Coast office.

Run background checks on all Staff*, which means anyone you have engaged (solicited, requested, contracted, asked, etc.) to interact with the public on behalf of your store.

*"Staff" is defined in the Terms and Conditions as “all people and companies you employ, utilize, engage or otherwise contract with to work or provide services in your Retail Store, to assist with conducting Events.”

All Wizards of the Coast products must remain in your store’s possession until release date. They may not be shipped prior to release date for any reason. This includes any fulfillment services you may use.

Yes. However, alcohol must be kept separated from Wizards of the Coast sanctioned events. If a sanctioned event is taking place, alcohol cannot be sold or consumed in or around the play area. Stores that serve hard alcohol or liquor are not permitted into the WPN in North America. (For other regions, please contact Retail Support.) WPN stores still need to be family friendly and retail hobby gaming focused. Stores that place too much emphasis on alcohol may be refused entry into the WPN.

Satellite events can be held at establishments that serve alcohol. The establishment cannot serve alcohol in the area where the play is occurring, they cannot serve hard alcohol or liquor (in North America; for other regions, please contact Retail Support). The establishment must be family friendly and open to all ages. To add a satellite event location, please submit the request here.

The WPN is a purely promotional program and does not control the territory in which you are authorized to sell Wizards' product. Your authorized territory is determined through your distributor agreement or Wizards' or Hasbro's direct sales agreement. Please contact your distributor and/or direct sales representative to request information regarding your authorized territory.

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WPN Sign Ups

A weekly night of Magic: The Gathering gameplay, occurring every Friday. Core level and above WPN retailers who schedule Friday Night Magic receive a no-charge kit of tools to help them offer a great Magic experience.

Please contact one of our Authorized Distributors in your area to discuss ordering Wizards of the Coast products! Additional requirements such as having a physical brick-and-mortar retail location and meeting your distributor's specific qualifications typically apply.

Wizards of the Coast does offer direct purchasing in some regions. If we offer your region this service then our contact information will appear on our list of Authorized Distributors.

If you're a tournament organizer looking to run events for an existing WPN retail location, sign up here.

Once your store has joined the WPN, you'll be able to schedule and report events for Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and Kaijudo*. Your store's future events will appear on our Store & Event Locator for new and existing players to see!

As your store moves up in the WPN, you'll gain access to additional programs such as Friday Night Magic. You'll unlock more exciting benefits at each WPN level!

WPN members are required to maintain a valid email address so that we can provide important information about our programs and services. While we will honor your request to unsubscribe from our email communications, we will also terminate your WPN membership.

If your WPN membership is terminated:

You will no longer be able to schedule or report WPN events

We will notify the owners of all WPN stores you are associated with that you have requested termination of your WPN membership

Any and all unreported and future events you have scheduled may be cancelled

If you are a store owner and have a Wizards Direct Sales Account, that account will be cancelled

If you are certain you want to unsubscribe from WPN emails and terminate your WPN membership, contact us.

Wizards Play Network (WPN) levels and benefits are associated with your WPN retail location and will not change if a tournament organizer leaves.

It is important for your store to have a tournament organizer since they can help you with running events and detailed WPN program questions. Once you have identified a replacement tournament organizer, please follow the steps below:

Contact your local Wizards of the Coast office so we can remove the former tournament organizer from your store's contact list.

Find a new tournament organizer to run your events.

Your new tournament organizer must sign up for the WPN before they can be added to your store.

We will contact the owner of your store to confirm the addition of your new tournament organizer.

Consider asking a certified DCI judge to help you find a new tournament organizer. Certified DCI judges are experts on WPN programs and are very knowledgeable about running and reporting WPN events. Contact your local Wizards of the Coast office for assistance with contacting a judge.

Direct Sales

If your store is an approved member of our Direct Sales program, you will receive a weekly email with a list of available products.When you are ready to place an order, you can call our Retail Support team at 1-800-564-1636 or follow these steps to request your order via email:

Requirements for purchasing Wizards of the Coast products vary by region.

We typically require a permanent, physical retail location in a commercial or retail district; however, you are welcome to contact your local Wizards of the Coast office or contact one of our Authorized Distributors to discuss ordering products for your business.

Direct purchasing from Wizards of the Coast is available in some regions. If we offer your region this service then our contact information will appear on our list of Authorized Distributors. Direct purchasing requires an application process and additional requirements may apply.

If you are interested in applying to buy directly from Wizards of the Coast, please contact your local Wizards of the Coast office for more information.

Interested in carrying our products in your store? Our Authorized Distributors provide retailers around the world with Wizards of the Coast products to sell.

You can find contact information for Authorized Distributors that service your area in the Sales section of our website. You are welcome to contact multiple Authorized Distributors in your area to fill your store's product needs.